Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-04
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
Introduction.
Many people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to and work in a abroad. whereas other people that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.
People learn foreign language not only to travel there for study and work. They learn to connect with strangers whether if there are national or international people. language is the medium to connect with new people. It improve the bond between the people is. Sometimes language barrier
become a main reason of conflict between the people.
In Additionally people learn different languages to improve their personality and become role model of many people. Mostly people learn such as English and french. These two languages are most popular to learn. Currently English language play a bridge role. people talk with people in English in schools and educational institutes, Companies in national or international. In my opinion Everybody should learn approximately two languages
However English is the foundation language. It improves not only our personality but also become bridge when different countries people communicate with each others.
Overview
Foreign language people are not learning to travel there for study or work. They learn to connect with each other. Share their ideas, opinions between them.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, which significantly impacts the development of ideas. While you address both views and provide an opinion, the arguments are underdeveloped and lack sufficient supporting examples. The structure is fragmented, with an 'Overview' section at the end that repeats points already made rather than synthesizing them. To improve, you must expand on your arguments with specific examples and ensure the essay meets the length requirement to allow for a full exploration of the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear logical progression. Paragraphing is inconsistent, with some sections consisting of only one or two sentences. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices like 'In Additionally' and 'However', these are often used incorrectly or placed awkwardly. The transition between ideas is frequently abrupt, making the text difficult to follow. To improve, focus on using clear topic sentences for each paragraph and linking ideas with appropriate transition words to create a smoother flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'people', 'learn', and 'connect'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'work in a abroad' and 'bridge role'. The range is insufficient to express complex ideas with precision. To achieve a higher band, you should aim to incorporate more academic vocabulary and collocations related to the topic of language acquisition and cultural exchange, while ensuring you use these words in their correct context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples include 'whether if there are national or international people', 'It improve the bond', and 'language barrier become a main reason'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the punctuation is often misused. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and the accurate construction of complex sentences. Proofreading for basic errors like missing articles or incorrect verb forms will also help improve your score.
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